Black Ops II Revolution map pack coming to Xbox 360

The New Year is kicking off 2013 with a new Call of Duty®: Black Ops II DLC pack! Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Revolution, is the first Downloadable Content (DLC) Pack for the game, and is coming exclusively to Xbox live starting January 29th. Set to launch January 29 first, exclusively on Xbox LIVE® for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft with other platforms to follow, Revolution delivers an unprecedented level of content, and for the first time in Call of Duty® DLC history, a new bonus multiplayer weapon.

Revolution takes players to unexpected new locales the world over, with each map in Revolution delivering a uniquely exhilarating new landscape for tactics and battle. Along with each new map Revolution also delivers a lethal bonus multiplayer weapon, the “Peacekeeper.” This powerful SMG, accompanied by its own set of weapon challenges for additional XP, is unlocked to all Call of Duty: Black Ops II fans that pick-up Revolution.

Now, I know what the next question is going to be. “When are the versions for my system coming out?” Great question.

I contacted Activision for comment and will post their comment here. However, feast your eyes on these screens.

The mode I am curious about most is the zombie multiplayer mode. You will either be a zombie or a lone human fighting them off. I can’t help but think about Valve’s “Left 4 Dead” – and how they had that mode years ago.

What do you think?

Here’s my take: The best-selling game of 2012 – and continuing in 2013 – has a following online. There’s no doubt that the game is a win for online communities. Any mention of extra map packs and downloadable content will make the natives go crazy. However, limit the DLC to one console or make it timed exclusive and diehard multiplayer lovers will think twice about which console to play the game on, moving forward. Last generation, Microsoft saw how much of a game-changer exclusive games and content was. The PS2 literally whipped the late comer, the Xbox, into a coma with a dearth of console-exclusive games. This generation, Microsoft tried to secure console exclusives without success. And yet, they got the next best thing – timed exclusives. If you think a kid on the block won’t beg his/her parents because all of the kids on his block are playing map packs early, think again. Timed content is a win for Xbox 360 gamers, a win for Microsoft with increased sales but a loss for Sony, Nintendo and anyone caught in the time exclusive limbo. Just ask Sony PS3-only owners who are still waiting for “Skyrim” DLC.